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Internships
Intern Hiring Projection Jumps 22.6%
May 02, 2022
By Kevin Gray
Employers expect to boost their intern hiring by 22.6% for the 2021-22 academic year. Read More.
Hiring
College Hiring Surges With 31.6 % Increase
April 04, 2022
By Kevin Gray
College hiring continues to surge as employers plan to hire 31.6% more new college graduates from the Class of 2022 than they hired from the Class of 2021. Read More.
Work
The New Workplace: Approximately 40% of Positions Operate in Hybrid Modality
April 04, 2022
By Kevin Gray
Many employers plan to operate in a hybrid modality, blending in-person and remote work to give their employees and new hires the best of both worlds. Read More.
Candidate Selection
Problem-Solving Skills Top Attributes Employers Seek on Resumes
November 12, 2021
By Kevin Gray
Employers look at resumes for evidence that the candidate has problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Read More.
Recruiting
Fall 2022 College Hiring Expected to Be Strong
April 18, 2022
By Kevin Gray
Fall 2022 recruiting looks extremely positive as almost 90% of employers report that they will be hiring for both full-time and intern/co-op positions at that time. Read More.

DATA BITES

3.6%

Overall unemployment rate
Bureau of Labor Statistics

5.6% (APRIL 2022)/
7.9% (APRIL 2021)

Unemployment rate, bachelor’s degree grads age 20 – 24
Bureau of Labor Statistics

$55,260

Average starting salary, Class of 2020 bachelor’s degree graduate
Summer 2021 Salary Survey

31.6%

Projected hiring increase for the Class of 2022
Job Outlook Spring Update 2022

NACE JOBWIRE

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